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Systemic lupus erythematosus is a complex disorder that occurs as a consequence of a number of independent processes and factors.
Environmental factors, such as viruses, exposure to chemicals, or sunlight trigger inflammatory or immune activity. This immune activation may begin as an appropriate response to an unwanted "invader." But, because of a combination of genetic factors, an individual with lupus develops an ongoing immune response that does not shut itself off appropriately. This le...
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...such as a viral infection or hormonal changes.The Immune Response and Inflammatory ProcessThe Normal Immune System Response. The inflammatory process is a byproduct of the activity of the body's... Read more »Hepatitis: Introduction
...different causes:In the most common hepatitis cases (viral hepatitis), specific viruses incite the immune system to fight off infections. Specific immune factors become over-produced that cause... Read more »Depression and Osteoporosis Linked in Women
...adrenalin. It is know that depressed people produce more adrenalin - adrenalin can over-stimulate the immune system. Compared to the others, the depressed women in this study had higher levels... Read more »Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Causes
...convergence of conditions that may include the following:Genetic factorsBrain abnormalitiesA hyper-reactive immune systemViral or other infectious agentsPsychiatric or emotional conditionsFor... Read more »Parkinson's Disease: Introduction
...oxygen-free radicals and cell damage.Immune Factors and the Inflammatory Response. An over-responsive immune system triggered by initial damage may also play a role in perpetuating Parkinson's... Read more »Images
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